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Final Fantasy XIV kicks off another Moogle Treasure Trove starting on March 31
Final Fantasy XIV is launching a new Moogle Treasure Trove event, "Hunt for Aphorism," starting March 31st. Players can earn Irregular Tomestones of Aphorism by completing various in-game challenges. These tomestones can be traded to moogle vendors for cosmetic items, mounts like the Emerald Gwiber, and dungeon drops from previous content.
Final Fantasy XIV’s Naoki Yoshida cites long development cycles as a problem for the franchise
Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida believes the franchise's long development cycles are hindering its connection with younger audiences. He noted that the extended release intervals for new titles make it difficult for newer players to engage with the series compared to older fans. Yoshida also mentioned that the shift towards action-based combat and online play in modern gaming might also be a factor for some players.
If You're Playing Final Fantasy Games on PS5, There's a Good Chance You're Old
Data suggests that the Final Fantasy franchise, particularly titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, has an aging player base, with a significant majority of players over 30. Director Naoki Yoshida believes long gaps between releases have hindered attracting younger players. The article questions Square Enix's strategy and suggests a radical reinvention, similar to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, might be needed to revitalize the series for modern audiences.
Final Fantasy XI: The High Cost to Possess a Pearl of Great Price
Final Fantasy XI was a groundbreaking MMORPG launched on the PlayStation 2 during a time when online console gaming and broadband internet were scarce. The game required players to purchase a modem, a monthly subscription, and a hard drive, but its success paved the way for future titles like Final Fantasy XIV.
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Tier List – Best Franchise Characters
This article presents a tier list for Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, ranking characters based on their abilities and effectiveness. It details characters from various Final Fantasy titles, categorizing them into S, A, B, and C tiers, and provides brief descriptions of their roles and unique abilities.
'Golden goose' indie games get Gabe Newell's attention, says Steam expert: 'You're like a little goblin that has a magical power to turn straw into gold'
Indie game advisor Chris Zukowski discussed the 'golden goose' phenomenon on Steam, where games achieving around $150,000 in sales and 500 reviews gain Valve's attention. He described the process as 'the breath of Steam,' where developers must convert wishlists into sales, a task Gabe Newell relies on them to perform. Maintaining this status requires continuous effort through DLCs, bundles, and promotions.
So Videogames Episode 480: Tuberculosis
The 480th episode of the So Videogames Podcast features a three-hour discussion with returning host Jeremiah. The episode covers a variety of games including Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon (demo), UFO 50, Down Among the Dead Men, Final Fantasy 14, Laysara: Summit Kingdom, Grind Survivor, and Pokopia.
77% of US Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth players were 30 or older, analyst says, as Square Enix fights to get young people to…
An analysis of player demographics for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth in the US reveals that 77% of players are aged 30 or older, with 62% being 35 or older, according to Circana's Mat Piscatella. This trend, noted by Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida, suggests the Final Fantasy series may be struggling to attract younger players due to long gaps between releases and evolving player preferences.
Wisdom of Nym: Timing Final Fantasy XIV’s remaining 2026 question marks
Speculation surrounds the release timing of Final Fantasy XIV's next expansion, with a longer-than-usual gap between parts of patch 7.5 fueling uncertainty. The delay and the timing of upcoming fan festivals suggest a potential shift in the usual expansion announcement and release cadence, leaving players wondering about the exact launch window and future content.
Younger Generations Are Struggling to 'Connect' With the Final Fantasy Series Because It Takes So Long for New Games to Come Out, Yoshi-P Says
Naoki Yoshida, director of Final Fantasy 14, stated that the long development times for new Final Fantasy games make it difficult for younger generations to connect with the franchise. He believes this extended wait impacts player engagement with the series.
Google's Gemini will make its way into Dragon Quest X to power a "Chatty Slimey" AI companion, Square Enix has announced
Square Enix is partnering with Google to integrate Gemini AI into the Japan-exclusive MMORPG Dragon Quest X, creating an AI companion called "Chatty Slimey." This companion will generate conversations and react to in-game events to help new players feel less lonely. Details on how the AI will be managed and its specific functionalities are still forthcoming.
Final Fantasy's Wait Times: Sinking Its Own Magic?... | TAG
This article rounds up several gaming news items, including new Pokémon accessories for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation's upcoming AI-powered frame generation technology, concerns about long release intervals for the Final Fantasy series, and New Blood's commitment to supporting GOG. It also touches on quick hits like Mario Kart Tour's age rating change and updates for fighting games.
Women and LGBTQ+ Gamers Get the Worst of Online Toxicity. The Data Proves It.
Data indicates that women, LGBTQ+ individuals, Black gamers, and Jewish gamers experience disproportionately high rates of identity-based harassment in online gaming environments. While AI moderation tools are improving, they struggle to address coordinated, multi-platform harassment campaigns, leading to players avoiding games and the industry losing diverse talent. Games like Final Fantasy XIV and Deep Rock Galactic are highlighted for fostering more inclusive communities through design and active community management.
Younger fans are finding it hard to connect with Final Fantasy because of long "release intervals", says FF14 director
Naoki Yoshida, director of Final Fantasy 14, expressed concern that long release intervals between new mainline titles may be hindering younger players from connecting with the Final Fantasy series. He noted that the extended development cycles make it difficult for newcomers to experience the franchise compared to older fans. Square Enix attempts to bridge these gaps with remasters, remakes, and spin-offs, but recent entries like Final Fantasy 15 and 16 have also caused division among the fanbase.
The new Crimson Desert patch adds private storage at base camp and nerfs a few bosses—also, Pearl Abyss knows the…
Pearl Abyss has released a new patch for Crimson Desert, addressing player feedback with quality-of-life improvements such as more fast travel points, improved UI responsiveness, and increased food effectiveness. The update also includes game balancing changes, nerfing specific enemies and bosses while improving stamina consumption for blocking and parrying. The developer is actively listening to player feedback to refine the game post-launch.
GE-Proton 10-34 brings fixes for God of War Ragnarök, Assassin's Creed, Final Fantasy XIV
GE-Proton 10-34 has been released, introducing fixes for several games including God of War Ragnarök, Assassin's Creed 1, and Final Fantasy XIV on Linux and SteamOS. This community-run compatibility layer update also includes new features for Wayland monitor detection and general Wine improvements.
Frasier Pinball, Horses In Among Us, And More Of The Best Gaming April Fools' Day Jokes Ever
This article rounds up some of the most memorable April Fools' Day pranks from the gaming industry over the years. It highlights jokes from publications like GameSpot and IGN, as well as from developers such as Innersloth, Blizzard, and Sega, covering a range of humorous and sometimes prophetic fake announcements.
MMO Week in Review: EverQuest celebrates 27 years and a lawsuit settlement in its favor
EverQuest celebrated its 27th anniversary with a lawsuit settlement that favors Daybreak Game Company, keeping emulators offline. This week also saw layoffs at Amazon for Lost Ark developers, Facebook scaling back VR metaverse ambitions, and discussions around various MMORPG updates and industry trends.
One Shots: Danger just out of focus
This week's community screenshots feature players from Final Fantasy XIV, World of Warcraft, Marvel Heroes, Skate, and City of Heroes. The images highlight in-game events, character designs, and humorous situations encountered by players in their MMO adventures.
Yoshi-P: Younger players “haven’t really had the chance to connect” with Final Fantasy series as “release intervals for new titles have gotten longer”
Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida believes younger players struggle to connect with the Final Fantasy series due to increasingly long release intervals between new titles. He suggests that the series' traditional gameplay may also be a barrier for a generation accustomed to action-based combat and online play.
